EVENT HOST: AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION QUEENSLAND OFFICIAL PROGRAM & SCHEDULE AUSSIE SPORTFISHER CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 2017
PROGRAM OVERVIEW ACTIVITY Cairns Barefoot Trek Social Convoy Brisbane to Cairns Homecoming Trailerboat Convoy Cairns Yorkeys Knob Bransfords Barefoot Yobbos BBQ Timber Deck, The Tanks next to Tank 3 Conference 50 years of Sportfishing Tank 3, The Tanks Dinner and awards night Yorkeys Knob Boat Club Sportfishing Expo Gold coin entry Cairns locals Tank 3, The Tanks ANSA QLD Annual General Meeting Closed Session Tank 3, The Tanks Cairns Sportfishing competition Trinity Inlet Hinchinbrook fishing expedition Cardwell SFC Clubhouse Head home! Monday 2 nd October is a Public Holiday TIMES & DATES Wednesday 13th to Thursday 21st September All Day Friday 22nd September 2-5PM Friday 22nd September 6-10PM Saturday 23rd September 9AM-5PM Saturday 23rd September 6-10PM Sunday 24th September 9AM-2PM Sunday 24th September 2:-4 PM Monday 25th September 5AM-3PM Monday 25th to Friday 29th September All Day Saturday 30th September
Friday 22 nd September Homecoming Trailerboat Convoy Meeting point Tingira street ramp, Portsmith Convoy along Cairns Esplanade Visit site of first ANSA meeting Yorkeys Knob Visit Nth QLD Sportfishing Museum Bransfords, Clifton Beach Finish Barefoot Yobbos BBQ Arrive @ Timber Deck Tanks Arts Centre, 46 Collins Ave, Edge Hill Official Welcome Registration Burgers & Yarns Bar running Tackle box Sale Bring a tacklebox full of gear to buy, sell or display. Think car boot sale only in a tackle box! 6:30PM 2:00PM 4:30PM Reminiscing & Visioning Close 10:00PM
Conference: Saturday 23 rd September Registration Desk Opens Tank 3, The Tanks TOPIC The Story of ANSA Beginnings Founding Members - John & Jennifer Mondora The Story of ANSA ANSA National President, ANSA National The Story of ANSA QLD Branch President, ANSA QLD Morning Tea Check out Exhibits Healthy happy anglers Social, mental and physical benefits of sportfishing Sport, Conservation & Integrity Meeting current & future social & environmental expectations of angling The role of technology in sportfishing Technology changes in the last 50 years and influences on fishing Lunch - Check out Exhibits Sportfishing Journalism Role of sportfishing journalism & what might it look like in the future Fisheries Management Role of government policy, planning and management in healthy fisheries Gauging success: Sportfishing, tournaments & records Sport & Tournament fishing and recordkeeping relevant to angler achievements Afternoon Tea - Check out Exhibits History of Landbased Sportfishing Land based sportfishing with a focus on the headlands of NSW Sportfishing Guiding How guides help to shape sportfishing culture in Australia Open Speaking Opportunity Or early close Close TIME 8AM 9AM 9:30AM 10AM 10:30AM 11AM 11:30AM 12 Noon 12:30PM 1:30PM 2PM 2:30PM 3PM 3:30PM 4PM 4:30PM 5PM
Dinner & Awards: Saturday 23 rd September Item Arrive @ Yorkey s Knob Boat Club 25-29 Buckley Street, Yorkey s Knob Formal Opening Announcement of 2017 Ron Dempster Award Eric Moller + Hamar Midgely award Champion Club + Landbased Lure Award Trophy Length & Species Challenge winners Vic McCristal + Meritorious Capture Awards Other State Awards Close TIME 6:30PM 7PM 7:30PM 8PM 8:30PM 9:00PM 9:30PM 10:00PM
Aussie Sportfisher Expo: Sunday 24 th Sept OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! ONE DAY EXPO CELEBRATING SPORTFISHING IN AUS GOLD COIN ENTRY AT THE DOOR: GENERAL PUBLIC TANK 3, THE TANKS ARTS CENTRE, CAIRNS MAIN STAGE DEMONSTRATIONS & PRESENTATIONS MORE THAN 15 EXHIBITS SHOWCASING SPORTFISHING GEAR & MEMOROBILIA ENJOY BOTH THE MONTHLY MARKETS & OUR EXPO Expo Opens Demonstration: Tagging a Fish Demonstration: Filleting a Fish MAIN STAGE ALuring science. What makes a lure work? Fishing opportunities & experiences join a fishing club How to get the most out of my sounder Tie an FG Knot & knot tying competition Demystifying rod blank jargon Basic fly tying demonstration Picture perfect Advice on how to take an inspiring fish photo Five decades of Sportfishing: Reminiscing about the good ol days of sportfishing and imagining the epic years ahead Closing Remarks ANSA QLD AGM 2-4PM TIME 9AM 9:15AM 9:45AM 10AM 10:30AM 11AM 11:30AM 12 Noon 12:30PM 1PM 1:30PM 2PM
Aussie Sportfisher Expo: Exhibits HISTORY OF SPORTFISHING RODS PRESENTED BY KINGAROY SFC HISTORY OF SPORTFISHING BOATS BY KEPPEL BAY SFC HISTORY OF LURES BY BULLSHIP LURES & BRIBIE ISLAND SFC HISTORY OF REELS & SALES HISTORY OF FISHING PUBLICATIONS PRESENTED BY HINCHINBROOK SFC CASTING ACCURACY COMPETITION BY REDCLIFFE PENINSULA GAME & SFC JOINING A CLUB BY ANSA QLD & CAIRNS SFC HISTORY & MEMOROBILIA OF ANSA PRESENTED BY ANSA NATIONAL
Aussie Sportfisher Expo: Exhibits MAKING WOODEN LURES PRESENTED BY GREG DOC LURES VINALL HISTORY OF SPORTFISH GUIDING PRESENTED BY BARRA DAVE & COPPERLODE FISH N KAYAK www.makewoodenlures.com LOWRANCE SOUNDERS HISTORY OF TROPICAL FLYFISHING & FLYTYING DEMONSTRATIONS BY NQ FLYFISHERS SPORTFISHING MEMBOROBILA ON ALL CLUB EXHIBITS EXHIBIT PLACES STILL AVAILABLE TO 31 ST AUGUST! CONTACT US TODAY DESTINATION BUNDABERG! SPORTFISHING CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 2018 HOSTED BY BUNDABERG SFC KEEP UP-TO-DATE AT: www.ansaqld.com.au/ansa-50th www.facebook.com/events/221320584 960005/
Aussie Sportfisher Expo: TANK 3 TANKS ART CENTRE IS 5KM NORTH OF CAIRNS CBD IT IS A SHORT WALK FROM CARPARKS TO TANK 3
Aussie Sportfisher Conference Costs & Map Tank 3 FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION $34 ANSA MEMBERS $99 GENERAL PUBLIC FULL REGISTRATION INCLUDES: FRIDAY BBQ, SATURDAY CONFERENCE, SATURDAY DINNER, SUNDAY EXPO & MONDAY FISHING! CAIRNS SPORTFISHING COMPETITION: $20 SUNDAY EXPO: GOLD COIN ENTRY PER PERSON FULL REGO LUCKY DOOR PRIZE! WAECO 50L FRIDGE/FREEZER VALUED OVER $1200 DONATED BY REDCLIFFE
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION QUEENSLAND Cairns Sportfishing Competition Celebrating 50yrs of Sportfishing WHEN: WHERE: HOW: FEE: CONTACT: Monday 25 th September, 2017 FISHING: Trinity Bay Net Free Area, Cairns SAUSAGE SIZZLE & PRESENTATIONS: Tingiri Street Boat Ramp REGISTRATION: Entry limited to first 100 to register www.ansaqld.com.au/ansa-50th Registration & further info also available from the ANSA Qld stall during Sunday s Fishing Expo. ENTERING FISH: www.ansaqld.com.au/awards/entry-form All fish are to be entered using a photo on an acceptable measuring device, as well as with the angler (if possible) Included as part of Aussie Sportfisher Conference registration or $20 for non-registered competitors The first three non-members to register who reside in the Cairns area will receive free membership to the Cairns Sportfishing Club for 2017/18 Adam: 0417610446 nqfisho@live.com.au 0500: Start fishing 1400: Stop fishing 1330-1430: Fish Capture Entry Free Sausage Sizzle 1445-1500: Presentations (Please bring a chair) 1500: Official close of Conference PRIZES AWARDED FOR Longest Fish Most Target Species Lucky Entry Draw Best Photo Competition Includes Prizes for Male, Female & Juniors Entrants! Over $1000 in prizes!!!
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION QUEENSLAND Further Info TRINITY BAY NET FREE AREA & MONITORING PLAN In 2015, a Net Free Area (NFA) was declared in Trinity Bay, including the Barron River and Trinity Inlet. These waters now form the basis for the ANSA Qld - Cairns Sportfishing Club Trinity Bay Net Free Area Monitoring Plan. The plan was established to monitor fish stocks and measure the benefits to recreational fishers and the wider community of establishing the net free area. To support monitoring the 2017 Cairns Sportfishing competition will focus on several key recreational species with all information collected being added to the monitoring plan. BOUNDARIES: All Waters within the Trinity Bay Net Free Area TARGET SPECIES Barramundi Threadfin Salmon (Blue & King) Queenfish (All) Mangrove Jack Javelin fish (Barred & Silver) Mackerel (Spanish & Grey) CATEGORIES Trophy Fish Award Awarded for the longest fish from each of the 6 target species groups. Each winner will walk away with a limited edition ANSA Qld custom crafted lure, a signed copy of Bransfords Guide to Fishing Cairns & Cape York plus a $50 fishing tackle gift voucher from Bransfords Tackle. Target Species Award (Senior Male, Senior Female & Junior ) Awarded for the most number of different species caught from the target species list. Each winner will receive a custom ANSA Qld Champion Angler fishing buff and a $100 Halco lure gift pack. Lucky Entry Draw All competitors who enter a fish go into the draw to win a saltwater fly reel thanks to Alvey Reels Australia and a gift pack from Bransfords Tackle. Best Photo Competition All photos submitted to the ANSA Qld Facebook page during the event go into the running to win a Fish & Boat magazine gift pack. HOW TO ENTER* www.ansaqld.com.au/awards/entry-form 1. Catch a fish from the target species group list during the 2017 Cairn Sportfishing competition 2. Take a photo of the fish on an acceptable measuring device (i.e. - brag mat), making sure that the photo is clear, the measurements are legible and that the whole fish is visible in the photo. 3. Take a photo of the angler with their fish 4. Register your best fish from each of the target species groups by going to the ANSA Qld website and entering the required details with the photos into the Entry Form under Comps. Please use Short Term Member if you or your club are not associated with ANSA Qld - www.ansaqld.com.au/awards/entry-form/ 5. Alternatively, you can register photos between 1:30pm 2:15pm at the presentations venue. * Fish must be legal length and only one from each of the 6 target species groups can be entered per angler
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION QUEENSLAND Copperlode Dam Option CAIRNS SPORTFISHING COMPETITION WHEN: WHERE: FEES: CONTACT: Monday 25 th September, 2017 FISHING: COPPERLODE DAM, then head down for SAUSAGE SIZZLE & PRESENTATIONS: Tingiri Street Boat Ramp OPTIONS & SPECIAL RATES Single kayak $50 Double kayak $85 Hire dinghy $ 180 (2 anglers self-drive no license required) Guided fishing $150 per angler (5 spots available) Contact Kim directly to book your spot! KIM ANDERSEN 0408187291 Email. captainkim@bigpond.com KIM ALSO AVAILABLE FOR GUIDING PRE & POST CONFERENCE 0700: ARRIVE COPPERLODE DAM 0730: Start fishing 1100: Stop fishing & Release fingerlings 1200: Head to Tingara Boat Ramp and join other anglers for presentation & sausage sizzle ALL FEES WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FINGERLINGS!
Hinchinbrook Expedition THIS IS A RELAXED SELF CATER TAG-ALONG EVENT MONDAY 25 TH SATURDAY 30 TH SEPTEMBER COME & GO AS YOU PLEASE HOSTED BY CARDWELL SFC! ST ALBAN STREET CLUBHOUSE IS EXPEDITION HEADQUARTERS LIMITED FREECAMPING AVAILABLE ON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WITH PLENTY OF OTHER AFFORDABLE ACCOMODATION HANDY DATE TIME ACTIVITY Mon 25 th 1500-1730 Drive to Cardwell & setup campsite/settle into hotel Dinner Self-cater or restaurant option (pay for your own meal). 1830-2000 Expedition briefing: Outline of social fishing awards/prizes and conditions Guest Speaker: Fishing northern half of Hinchinbrook Tues 26 th 0530-1600 Day 1 Fishing adventures 1700-1800 Happy hour 1800-2000 Dinner Self-cater or restaurant option (pay for your own meal) Guest Speaker: Fishing southern half of Hinchinbrook Wed 27 th 0530-1600 Day 2 Fishing adventures 1700-1800 Sundowners @ Cardwell jetty Event for memorial plaques 1800-2000 BBQ by Cardwell SFC (small fee) Guest Speaker: Freshwater fishing options in Hinchinbrook Thurs 28 th 0530-1600 Day 3 Fishing adventures 1700-1800 Happy hour 1800-2000 Dinner Self-cater or restaurant option (pay for your own meal) Guest Speaker: ANSA Qld leaderboard rundown & how to enter you catch Fri 29 th 0530-1500 Day 4 Fishing adventures 1700-1800 Happy hour + expedition wrap & awards presentations 1800-2000 Dinner Self-cater or restaurant option (pay for your own meal) Sat 30 th 0900 Pack up and head home
The Cairns Barefoot Trek The ANSA 50 Year Celebration is being held in Cairns this year on 23, 24 and 25 th of September, commencing with a dinner on Friday, 22 nd of September 2017. Southern Brisbane Sports fishing Club is organising a convoy to fish our way to up the conference starting from 13 September2017. There will be a half day s drive between each stop to allow for stress free travel and camp set-up and pack-up. As a group, we will have fun and more importantly share the costs and adventure. Local ANSA clubs at each of the locations will provide local knowledge and guidance on where and when to fish for the best results. They may even share a beer and yarn or two!
Itinerary for the Cairns Barefoot Trek 2017 13 th Sept. Arrive in Bundaberg Rough it.. 14 th Sept. Fish Bundaberg 15 th Sept. Drive Bundaberg to Rockhampton (288 km) 16 th Sept. Fish Rocky 17 th Sept. to Mackay (335 km) Drive Rockhampton 18 th Sept. Fish Mackay.or don t rough it. 19 th Sept Drive Mackay to Ayr/Home Hill (302 km) 20 th Sept. Fish Ayr/Home Hill 21 st Sept. to Cairns (437 km) Drive Ayr/Home Hill 22 nd Sept. 23 rd -25 th Dinner 50 year Conference Join in for some or all of the trek! but come along.. and whatever you do, bring a rod or two!
After the conference, Trekkers can plan their own return. Some may elect to travel together and fish different areas on the way home. On the way up, the local Trip Captains would brief the group on the following day s trip or trips. Hopefully the trip sheets can be out before starting the trek so that people have the correct tackle for the type of fishing proposed. The local Accommodation/Social supervisor would also go over any tourist attractions or perhaps an outing could be planned if interest is shown before the trek starts. To book your place or register your interest contact: John Reid - Secretary Phone: (07) 3802 1506 Email: johnreid@iinet.net.au Web: www.sbsfc.org.au
REGISTER: www.registernow.com.au/secure/register.aspx?e=23511 ENQUIRIES: president@ansaqld.com.au 0400 221 055 WEBSITE: www.ansaqld.com.au/ansa-50th SPORT CONSERVATION - INTEGRITY Est.1967